John Achterberg

The aim of the Academy is to ensure every Goalkeeper improves through a proven process which encourages development at an individuals pace by way of focused small group training. Each qualified coach works with a maximum of seven similarly skilled keepers to ensure everyone receives the attention required to progress as a keeper. The academy has helped place a number of younger goalkeepers at professional clubs following successful trials.

We will help all goalkeepers, girls and boys improve their abilities in the following areas : Footwork Handling / Shot Stopping Technique Positional Play (getting in line with the ball and protecting the goal) Dealing with Crosses 1 v 1 Situations Distribution – Kicking and Throwing (all variations) Recovery Saves Decision Making

Courses All courses are available to any age and at all levels of ability 1 Day Course - prices from £15 8 Week Course (one night per week) - prices from £40 Residential Course (weekend or mid week) One to One Private Coaching Small Group Private Coaching (up to 4 goalkeepers) On location training at your club (amateur or professional level) Goalkeeper assessment and proficiency profiling at all levels for you club Scouting at professional level International coaching available

Training takes place on a group level promoting a team mentality but remains flexible enough to focus on each individuals particular needs. This can be done as a part of the session or at a separate event. Keepers may be invited to take part in trial sessions with Tranmere Rovers FC to asses their ability and mentality at a professional club.



Products available to buy at the training days	JA Branded Sweatshirt £10 JA Branded Water Bottle £3

Courses Available At 3 Venues

Litherland Sports Centre, Liverpool Lever Pitches, Bromborough Flint Town FC, North Wales

Meet The Coaches

	Name : John Qualifications : UEFA A Licence, UEFA B Goalkeeping Licence, FA Tutor Level 1 Goalkeeping, SAQ Licence Holder Experience : Professional Goalkeeper
Name : Mike Qualifications : Welsh FA Goalkeeping C Licence Experience : Ex YTS at Goalkeeper at Chester City
	Name : Carl Qualifications : FA Goalkeeping C Licence Experience : Goalkeeping Coach for Liverpool Schoolboys
Name : Bobby Qualifications : Working to his Goalkeeping C Licence Experience : Studying to become a professional PE Teacher
	Name : Cliff Qualifications : FA Goalkeeping C Licence Experience : Youth Goalkeeping Coach at Chester City FC

Assistant Coaches

Shane, Peter, Mark, Lee, David (see below) and Jack

References From People Who Have Been On Courses



I have been attending Johns academy since March and have seen a huge improvement in my skills, ability and confidence. The courses are really enjoyable, even the adult course, despite its intensity. John and his assistant Mike Carr are always at hand to support and assist you in your development. I can highly recommend these courses to any keeper of any age who wants to improve and develop his skills and ability to a high standard in a friendly atmosphere. Jonny Whitehand

	Hi John, I have been attending your goalkeeping academy ever since you started running it. You have recently promoted me to training with the senior keepers at 6.30pm on Tuesdays at Bromborough. The coaching I have received from you and your staff has been excellent and I have found it has helped me tremendously with my goalkeeping techniques. I have recently passed my FA Level 1 Football coaching certificate (I have attached a copy of my certificate) and I am now looking for opportunities to put my coaching skills into practice. Regards, David David has now been promoted to Assistant Coach at our Bromborough Courses

All of our coaches are CRB checked and I am always looking for qualified Goalkeeper coaches to help with upcoming courses around the North West. If you feel you can add to the team please email me at john@johnachterberg.com

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